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Trademark Registration in China: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses
China, a global powerhouse in trade and innovation, places more and more emphasis on protecting intellectual...
What is Happening at PTL Group Office in Shanghai
Every month, we host various events at our offices, some organized by us and some by...
Tax Incentives in China – An Updated Summary for 2024
Financial incentives offered to businesses make a significant impact on decision-makers. Sometimes, these are even the...
CIIE 2023 Hit All Records, Facilitating More International Deals in China
367,000 square meters, 3,400 exhibitors, 400,000 visitors, and a US $78.4 billion worth of deals signed...
UK Companies Operating in China – Here are Some HR Solutions for Finding Employees
In recent years, the UK and China have strengthened their economic ties, with a focus on...
Tapping into Chinese Market Potential: The Many Benefits of Trading Services in China
China’s business market is vast and robust, yet many seasoned and successful companies do not tap...
How To Improve Your China Operation by Outsourcing Business Services?
The key to a smooth China market entry The Chinese market is in a constant state...
The Practical Meaning of A Company’s Legal Representative in China
The role of the company’s legal representative in China is of great importance, and a proper...
A Brief on Payroll Services in China
China’s payroll administration system differs greatly from other payroll systems in the world. For this reason,...
Efficient Pick and Pack Service for B2B Equipment Exporters in China
Pick and pack service in China is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, especially for...
Recap on China Business Club – A Message of Optimism
2022 was a year of ups and downs in China, so our clients asked for some...
Recap of our UK seasonal meeting tour
In the past couple of years, we’ve been able to add many new companies from the...
Haven’t Registered an Entity in China? You Can Still Build Your Local Business
Can you own a business in China? The short answer: Yes, you can register and own a...
Introduction with The World of HR Management in China & 5 Top Tips
Jasper Zhang, HR & Admin Manager at PTL Group Jasper Zhang has been working with us...
Save Yourself Legal Trouble in China with These 10 Golden HR Rules
Chinese employment laws can be confusing for foreign employers. On top of language barriers and cultural...
Managing a foreign-owned company in China in 2022-2023
Instability inherently exists in doing business in China – be it constant regulation changes or Covid-19...
Tax News: VAT Refunds & Reductions in China 2022
If you are a foreign company operating in China, handling your accounting in China and producing...
Operational Audit in China – A Health Check to Your Business
An operational audit serves as a crucial health check for international businesses operating in China. As...
What is the China Cybersecurity Classified Protection System (CCPS)
China’s Cybersecurity Law (CSL) was introduced already in 2017, but some of its provisions are still...
China’s Data Security Law – Instructions for Businesses in China
Ever since China outlined the shift towards a digital economy as a primary national goal, the...
China Business Circles’ Last Update for 2021
As 2021 is coming to an end, and hopefully your plans are almost in place for...
Who looks after your products in China? A successful logistics management case study
When we say the word logistics, things seem very straightforward – you ship goods from one...
Building a Multi-Million Dollar Company in China
We met Yoad Makov for the first time in Beijing in 2016, when Fyber made its...
3 Perspectives on Manufacturing in China – A summary of our Webinar Series
At a time when the global supply chain is experiencing a relatively turbulent patch, “companies who...
Everything you need (and want) to know about Chinese green cards
If you own a company or find yourself working in China, then you probably understand the...
Israeli Technology & Philanthropy in Shanghai
International Children Day creates opportunities to promote Israeli innovation in China. On June 1 this year,...
An open conversation with the Israeli Trade officer to Shanghai
At PTL Group, we are always trying to add value to our clients both overseas and...
You Asked, the Experts Answered – The Chinese Personal Information Protection Law
Despite China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) still being in the drafting phases, it has already...
The FI Encouraged Catalogue – Enhance Your Access to China
2021 started with some good news for China’s international business community, as the country has opened...
Managing a local entity in China
You’ve registered a business entity in China, congrats! This is indeed an important step in developing...
Steer your China Business through CNY 2021’s Logistics Challenges
The festive atmosphere around the CNY is not to be misjudged. The national “holiday mood” often...
Chinese New Year (CNY) 2021: A Brief Guide for Foreign Professionals in China
CNY Brief Guide for Foreign Professionals in China The Chinese New Year, also known as the...
Multi-Disciplinary Management in China
by Arie Schreier Ever since I joined PTL Group in 2005, every time someone asks me...
Recapping the China-Israel Technology & Innovation Forum
Over recent years, China has been streamlining measures and enacting policies for optimizing business, and 2018...
5 Real Benefits of Outsourcing Operational Services in China
International business managers recognize the importance of operating in a calculated and gradual manner in China....
Candles Lightening & Socializing – An Israeli Hannukah in Shanghai
On the 6th night of Hannukah, we had the pleasure of hosting the honorary guests, the...
An Employer of Record in China & HR Management Tips
Jasper Zhang, HR & Admin Manager at PTL Group We asked our senior HR expert to...
Deepening Business Ties – 2020 Israel Day in Shanghai
Covid or not, 2020 has been good to Shanghai. After celebrating 30 years of prosperous business...
A Proven Strategy for Optimizing Operations in China
Even before the Covid crisis has turned into a global pandemic, 2019 ended with a feeling...
What Startups Need to Know about China Market Entry
When a start-up company decides to enter the Chinese market, it must create a detailed entry...
Partnering & Networking in Shanghai – Even Now!
After a long time spent apart, quarantining and social distancing, we were extremely excited to be...
2020 Q4 – Prepare your business for holidays, vacations and commercial festivals in China
2020 Q4 – Prepare your business in China For the last quarter of 2020 and the...
Annual Retreat: Looking Back with the Face Forward
This year, after going through so many extraordinary events, we thought it would be necessary to...
Exporting to China? Now is the time to check for updated HS codes for your product
Do you export goods to China? Have you used the same HS Code and paid the...
China in 5 – Current Affairs & Insights
An interview with Arie Schreier, PTL Group’s General Manager 1. What is the state of the...
3 Steps to a Solid Business in China
Robust operational structures are synonymous with successful and profitable businesses in the Chinese market. But how...
Summarizing 20 Years of Activity and Recapping on the Corona Crisis
Our Annual China Business Club Meeting Summarizing 20 Years of Activity and Recapping on the Corona...
China Business Club 2020
We are pleased to invite you to the annual meeting of the China Business Club. Just...
New Challenges for Foreigners in China & Practical Tips
Covid-19 crisis is reshaping our world as we know it. In our global economies, we are...
Financial advice for SMEs during and following Covid-19
Missed our financial webinar? No worries! Here’s a summary of the key points: On March 19th...
The Strategy – Shrink to Grow
The Coronavirus crisis is provoking a significant slowdown, while it is shaking international markets. Businesses...
An Exclusive Distributor vs. A Fulfillment Agent in China
The assumption that China is akin to any other market in the world is wrong, especially...
Maintain Control of Your China Operation During COVID-19
The last few weeks have greatly affected foreign companies operating in China. With uncertainty affecting business,...
Coronavirus: HR brief
Q&A from our HR experts: Over the past couple of weeks, many clients have asked various...
A Sensible Look at the Supply, Production and Distribution Chain
During the outbreak of the SARS epidemic in the 2002-2003 period, China represented 5% of the...
Chinese New Year (CNY): A Brief Guide for the Foreign Businessmen in China
CNY Brief Guide for the Foreign Businessmen in China The Chinese New Year, also known as...
Manufacture IN China FOR China
Are you facing problems with exporting to China? Import barriers? Are you considering participating in Chinese...
The Importance of the Company’s Legal Representative in China
The role of the company’s legal representative in China is of great importance, and a proper...
PTL Group updates: becoming more efficient, and you benefit
Dear clients, as part of PTL Group’s mission to renew itself and remain up to date,...
2020 Q1 – Prepare Your Business for Holidays, vacations and festivals in China
Read more about the efficient preparation of your business for China’s Q1 holidays in 2022 The...
China’s National Day holiday is coming soon!
Happy National Day and 欢度 国庆 ! PTL Group China will be on vacation for 7...
Invoicing in China: The Fapiao System
Invoicing in China: The Fapiao System In recent years, due to increased supervision and consolidation of...
2019 Q4 – Prepare your business for holidays, vacations and commercial festivals in China
Read More about efficient preparation of your business for China’s Q4 holidays in 2020 2019 Q4...
How to Develop Your Business in China before registering a Local Entity
How to Develop Your Business in China before registering a Local Entity With its vast size and impressive economic growth, the Chinese market can no longer be ignored as a location to do business....
Payroll Services in China
What International Companies Need to Know About Payroll and Payroll Services in China: Compensation, benefits and...
Celebrating the Opening of PTL Group’s newly renovated headquarters in Shanghai
Photos by Bo Byers 2019 is a year of renewal at PTL Group. Last February we launched...
A New Official Blacklist of “Unreliable Entities” in China
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) recently announced the establishment of a new blacklist of “unreliable entities”,...
Congratulations! Our Client Swisscom opened a new office in China
On May 13th, PTL Group management executives were invited by our distinguished client Swisscom to join...
Preparing for the Trade War Impact
Over the past few months, international company executives with operations in China have been asking us...
Staying in control: Tips for China-based business owners
A presence in China is a must for international companies seeking global expansion, but entering and...
The Annual China Business Club meeting: A Report
Over 50 executives, representing companies already operating or interested in the Chinese market, convened for the...
Your WFOE in China: Easy to Set Up, Very Challenging to Manage
By Arie Schreier, General Manager, PTL Group, China In the past few years, setting up a...
2019 Q1 – Prepare Your Business for Chinese New Year
Read more about the Chinese New Year in 2021 The Chinese Calendar – Holidays, vacations and...
WFOE REGISTRATION [1]: An Introduction
WFOE – Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise is the most common business entity for international companies in China....
PTL Group Launches New Brand Identity & Website
Throughout 19 years of steady operations, robust growth and visible results, PTL Group has perfected a...
WFOE REGISTRATION [2]: Pre-Licensing process
You have decided to register a WFOE in China. The first stage of the pre-licensing process...
WFOE REGISTRATION [3]: Post-Licensing process
You have now received your business license. However, there are few more steps before you can...
6 most important considerations when entering the Chinese market
You’ve decided it’s time. The Chinese market, with its vast size and impress growth history, can...
5 Reasons to Outsource Operational Services in China
Many of our clients, international companies operating in China, chose to begin their Chinese operations prudently....
Selling in China using a Letter of Credit? Read this.
Selling with a Letter of Credit is a safe control mechanism that helps the overseas seller...
Do you need an Operational Audit of Your Chinese Office?
When would you need to conduct an operation audit? Often, when we meet managers of international...
China Has Amended the Individual Income Tax Law
On 31st August 2018, the 13th National People’s Congress passed the Amendments to the PRC Individual Income...
Distributor or Fulfillment Agent? A Tough Choice for Selling in China
The Easiest Way Doesn’t Work The easiest way to sell in China would be to find...
What Awaits in China 2018: An interview with PTL Group GM – Arie Schreier
As we welcome 2018, we met with PTL GROUP GM – Arie Schreier who shared with...
Capturing A Billion Customers: The Sales Incubation Model in China
Not to Be Ignored As most in the business world would agree, China is one of...
AdTech – Interview with Yoad Makov, Fyber’s China Operation Manager
The Chinese AdTech market is flourishing and develops rapidly and we are thrilled that international companies...
Insights from Arie Schreier. How China is changing and what we can do to capitalize
Guest post by Toby Marshall, Following a Round table in Australia with Arie Schreier, GM at...
Supply Chain Management: Much more than Import & Export. Interview with PTL Group Logistic Manager – Chris Pan
Chris Pan leads the logistic team at PTL Group, delivering profitable integrated supply chain management solutions,...
China has restricted its overseas transaction regulations
Since the beginning of 2015 the value of the yuan against the dollar has weakened, devaluating...
Matrix opens Nanjing IT training center, a joint venture with PTL Group
IT integrator Matrix IT unit John Bryce Hi-Tech College and PTL Group have opened a new training center in Nanjing. It is...
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